Ginger Mint Julep
Makes 1 Cocktail (plus extra syrup)
Using vodka in this julep makes the flavor all about the mint and the ginger.
INGREDIENTS
- Raw Sugar Simple Syrup Base:
- 1 cup Raw (Demerara) Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- Ginger Simple Syrup:
- 1 medium finger of Ginger, peeled & sliced
- ½ cup Raw Sugar Simple Syrup
- Julep:
- 7-8 Fresh Mint Leaves
- 2 thin slices Peeled Fresh Ginger
- 1/2oz Ginger Simple Syrup
- ¼ Lime Juice
- 2oz Vodka (we used Tito’s)
- Garnish:
- Fresh Mint Sprig & Lime Wheel
DIRECTIONS
1
Up to several weeks before:
Make the ginger syrup: bring the water to a simmer in a small saucepan, then stir in the raw sugar until it dissolves
Pour ½ cup of this syrup (you can save the rest for other drinks or multiply the ginger to make a bigger batch) into a separate pot. Add the ginger slices & simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Strain the ginger out of the syrup, and let it cool. Move it to the fridge to chill & store until you need it.
2
Combine the mint leaves, ginger and a quarter ounce of the simple syrup in the bottom of a julep tin. Muddle to bruise the mint & ginger.
3
Add a layer of crushed ice. Pour in the vodka.
4
Add another layer of crushed ice, up to the top of the julep tin. Pour in the remaining quarter ounce of simple syrup.
5
Mound more crushed ice over the top of the tin. Insert a straw or spoon-straw (preferably metal).
6
Garnish with the lime wheel & mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Laura Bishop